Title:  Lead II, Creative Costuming (Costume Technician)

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities: 

• Assist in ensuring costumes meet performance standards and are prepared according to schedule.
• Construct, alter, embellish, and repair costumes and costume-related items, with a focus on integrating animatronic and robotic elements.
• Supervise and guide junior team members in repair and fabrication works, including the use of materials, methods of construction, and the necessary time for building complex costumes with animatronic features.
• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical components in costumes, ensuring they operate safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with external vendors to repair costumes to meet schedules (non-animatronics/animatronics) when needed
• Provide daily work schedules to the team to ensure timely completion of repair and fabrication tasks, particularly those involving advanced technology.
• Assist in coordinating the production of costumes with designers, external vendors, hair and makeup, and the workroom, particularly for projects requiring animatronic or robotic expertise.
• Communicate with managers, supervisors, production team, show directors, and stage management team members to support fittings and design planning for daily operations and special events, ensuring all technical requirements are met.
• Monitor and maintain costume workshop supplies, with an emphasis on materials needed for electrical and robotic costume components.
• Conduct training sessions for team members on the safe use and maintenance of animatronic and robotic technologies.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements: 

• Diploma or equivalent with 4-5 years of related experience in theatrical, film, television, resort, or theme park industries, with a focus on animatronics and robotics.
• Without Diploma or equivalent: 6-7 years of related experience in the same industries, emphasizing expertise in animatronics and electrical systems.
• Thorough understanding of backstage etiquette and the ability to teach others, especially in the context of technical costume components.
• Skilled in painting and carpentry techniques, with additional proficiency in electronics and robotics.
• Experience in designing, fabricating, and integrating animatronic and robotic elements into costumes and props is preferred.
• Familiarity with safety protocols related to electrical and mechanical systems in a theatrical environment.
• Ability to assist with cleaning and maintaining equipment, particularly tools and machinery used for animatronic and electrical work.
• Attend safety training courses and consistently adhere to WSH guidelines.